Basket Shaker (Caxixi)

Description

Shakers are a perfect musical instrument for toddlers !!

Caxixi Shakers a fun and engaging introduction to music for toddlers. They provide a range of developmental benefits while allowing children to explore rhythm, express themselves creatively, and engage in social musical activities.

1. Easy to use: Shakers are simple percussion instruments that require minimal skill or technique to produce sound. Toddlers can easily hold them in their hands and shake them, creating a pleasing sound without much effort. This simplicity allows even very young children to participate and experience the joy of making music.
2. Sensory stimulation: Shakers provide a multisensory experience for toddlers. They can feel the instrument’s texture, hear the sound it produces, and observe the movement and vibration as they shake it. This sensory stimulation helps in the development of their senses and enhances their understanding of cause and effect.
3. Motor skill development: Playing with shakers promotes the development of fine motor skills in toddlers. By holding and manipulating the instrument, children improve their hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and grip strength. The act of shaking the shaker also encourages the development of gross motor skills as children move their arms and wrists.
4. Musical exploration: Shakers allow toddlers to explore rhythm and sound. They can experiment with different shaking patterns, speeds, and intensities, enabling them to discover and create their unique musical expressions. This exploration fosters their creativity, musicality, and auditory discrimination.
5. Social interaction: Shakers can be used in group settings, such as music classes or playdates, promoting social interaction and cooperation among toddlers. Children can participate in rhythm circles or collaborate with others to create music together. This enhances their social skills, cooperation, and ability to work as a team.
6. Portable and safe: Shakers are typically small, lightweight, and portable, making them easy for toddlers to handle and carry. They are also generally safe for young children, as they don’t have sharp edges or small parts that could pose a choking hazard. However, adult supervision is still advised to ensure safe play.

Caxixi : Hand held basket-type shaker with rock pebbles inside that produce a somewhat aggressive sound. This type of shaker’s sound varies more the the Benin type because the fill material is either a crushed or naturally graded stone and sizing is not as consistent as a natural seed. The color and color patterns of the dyed cane fibers are vivid with many unique combinations. Sizing is measured by the bottom’s diameter